Sunset Blessing during the first week of day light savings time

Getting ready for a leisurely ride to San Diego harbor. From Balboa park, we rode to University heights, North Park, South Park, downtown SD then meandered along the harbor recreational paths to Point Loma's Mitch's Seafood.

Parachutes and Biking

Can you see the parachute to the middle right of the photo. I started my ride from the Oceanside harbor after a hefty breakfast at Break Water cafe. As I made my way east along the San Luis River trail, I noticed an airplane flying in circles. Then one by one, a total of six people jumped out of the airplane. Then, the parachutes were released. They made their slow glide backdown the small Oceanside municipal airport. I reached the airport just in time to witness the last landing.

Stress free bike riding is a delight to the senses. I rode about 6 miles but witnessed so many wonderful things within 30 minutes: the snow capped mountains, the river flowing back to the ocean, the many families bike riding, joggers, walkers, bird watchers.

I needed that ride to clear my mind.

The Disappearing Bike

"Hey you with the bike. Please move it away from the yellow platform," says the transit security. He was on the other side of the platform. I didn't want anymore attention from anybody. So I folded the bike and put on the quick rain cover. Now it looks like a regular luggage. So by the time the transit security came up to inspect tickets there was no bike nor lecture about safety.

A covered Brompton is easier to lug around inside offices, buildings, airports, cafes, restaurants, and public transport. I don't even bother bringing a lock anymore because it goes with me everywhere. So if you just want to get on with your day without being noticed that you are carrying an extraordinary bike then get the Brompton rain cover.

Stabilizing the B.A.W. cargo trailer

Most photos and videos about the B.A.W. trailer have bicycles without kick stand. So the bike is laid down on the left side with the trailer tongue below the bike or touching the ground first. But I found that a kick stand on bike plus a wooden block makes loading more stable. Be sure to load the trailer slowly as not to tip the bike.

What works for you?

Dog Beach in Del Mar,CA

One of  my favorite places along my bike commute.  

Dog beach as they call it in Del Mar,CA is where dog owners take their dogs off leash near the water. On low tide, the beach is very spacious for dogs to run around and play. 

Beach volleyball clinics or camps occur almost everyday in the afternoon. My neighbor is one of the instructors at this location. And yes, today they played beach volleyball in February. 

The sunset at this location is spectacular!